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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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